Mar 23, 2021 | News
SencorpWhite promotes Corey E. Calla to Chief Executive Officer. Calla will lead growth in SencorpWhite’s seven business units: White Systems, Sencorp Systems, Intek, Minerva Associates, CeraTek, Accu-Seal, and Customer Service.
HYANNIS, MASS. March 23, 2021 – SencorpWhite, the recognized global leader in high quality, end-to-end solutions for automated packaging, integrated intelligent storage solutions, and warehouse automation software, announced the promotion of Corey E. Calla to President & Chief Executive Officer of SencorpWhite. In conjunction with Calla’s appointment, Brian Urban, who has been with SencorpWhite for 26 years, will be transitioning into a senior advisory role on the company’s board. These leadership changes are effective immediately.
Prior to joining SencorpWhite in October 2018 as President of White Systems, a business unit of SencorpWhite, Calla gained 22 years of experience in the material handling industry at Intelligrated (purchased by Honeywell in 2016), FKI Logistex, and Pinnacle Automation. Under his vision and sales leadership, Intelligrated grew their service business by over 400%.
“We are excited to begin the next chapter at SencorpWhite and I am confident Corey will utilize his expertise and leadership capabilities to drive exceptional growth for SencorpWhite,” Brian Urban said. “His deep knowledge of sales, service, and software make him the perfect fit to lead us as we continue to expand our product lines and customer base.”
In 2 years as President of White Systems, Calla has significantly expanded the White Systems sales and marketing teams, oversaw the integration of our Intek and Minerva software teams, and recruited new leadership for SencorpWhite’s extensive field service team. Most notably, Calla and his team established a presence in the rapidly expanding e-commerce market and initiated large projects with key accounts in the distribution center and manufacturing space.
“I am enthusiastic about the future of our business and the incredible team we are building,” said Calla. “SencorpWhite is uniquely positioned to rapidly innovate and bring to market high-quality systems and solutions configured to unique market changes. I am truly excited to be leading the SencorpWhite team in this next chapter, focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation and acquisitions that drive total customer value in all our business segments.”
Feb 1, 2021 | News
SencorpWhite and Urania Engineering are pleased to announce the development of a strategic partnership that will link Urania’s innovative engineering solutions with SencorpWhite’s technical expertise and broad service capabilities in medical heat sealers.
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This collaboration solidifies SencorpWhite’s commitment to providing with high performance heat sealing systems. Rotary band heat sealers are ideal for medium to high volume applications, making it the application of choice in medical device and pharmaceutical packaging, as well as food and dry bulk products.
Urania Engineering, based in Hazelton, PA, has a proud history of American engineering and innovation that spans more than 40 years, and is the leading manufacturer of rotary band heat sealing equipment. The company’s PouchPro and Packaging Answer systems are synonymous with innovation and efficiency in the packaging industry. “We have been working closely with the SencorpWhite team and are confident that our relationship provides the potential for a long and mutually beneficial collaboration that provides increased value to our existing customer base and the expanding market for heat sealing and packaging equipment,” says Eric Curran, General Manager at Urania Engineering.
SencorpWhite, through its CeraTek and Accu-Seal sealing businesses, will provide greater market reach, enhanced technical support, and strengthened service capabilities. Drawing on its extensive industry knowledge and participation on ASTM and AAMI technical committees, CeraTek and Accu-Seal distinguish themselves by serving as a trusted partner to customers operating in FDA regulated industries like medical and food packaging.
“With this partnership, we have the ability to increase the breadth and reach of sealing markets and processes,” says Kent Hevenor, Vice President of Sealing Technologies. “With the expected on-shoring of medical device manufacturing, the Urania product is well suited for medium and high-volume applications.”
The combined strengths of SencorpWhite and Urania maximizes our innovative technologies for customers seeking solutions to meet the ever evolving packaging requirements for a variety of industries. Regardless of scope, the blending of technologies and technical expertise provides proven, cost-effective results.
You can view rotary band heat sealer technology at sencorpwhite.com/Urania and learn how SencorpWhite products improve your business with packaging technology and innovative system solutions, as well as industry-leading service.
About CeraTek and Accu-Seal: CeraTek and Accu-Seal are business units of SencorpWhite and offer the latest technology and trends in constant heat and impulse heat medical pouch sealers, vacuum chamber sealers, and custom machinery. SencorpWhite, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Massachusetts, is also comprised of White automated storage, Intek and Minerva software, and Sencorp thermoforming systems.
About Urania: Urania Engineering is an American-based manufacturing company using innovative technology and a modular approach to machine design aimed at satisfying the needs of evolving industries. The company uses an in-house operations approach, keeping all stages of the manufacturing process at their Northeast Pennsylvania facility.
Dec 21, 2020 | News
HYANNIS, MA, December 22, 2020 – CeraTek, a leader in heat-sealing solutions for the medical industry, is pleased to announce that its sales manager Lynne Barton has been awarded the 2020 Rising Leader Member Award by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). The IoPP is the packaging industry’s leading organization dedicated to education and networking opportunities for packaging professionals.
Barton, who has been an IoPP member since 2012, has set a new standard for the innovation and sales success of medical device sealers. She is currently the President, as well as the Programs and Events Committee Chair, of IoPP’s New England Chapter, which encompasses Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. As President, Barton supports all of the committee chairs to ensure chapter goals are aligned and as the Programs and Events Committee Chair, she oversees both in-person networking events and virtual Tech Talks.
“It’s a pleasure to be a part of this particular organization,” Barton says. “It’s a very altruistic organization. They’re very dedicated to education and networking. It is a good organization to be part of and I am very honored to have received the rising leader award.”
Barton also recently received the IoPP Chapter Excellence award for her work raising scholarship funds for both the IoPP national Packaging Education Scholarship Fund as well as scholarships for local universities.
As CeraTek Sales Manager, Barton’s ability to match customers with the products best-suited to their applications has resulted in profitable revenue generation for CeraTek. “Lynne utilizes a continuous improvement philosophy in market planning and technical development of products to optimize the overall customer experience,” VP Sealing Technologies, Kent Hevenor says. “This award is a testament to Lynne’s depth of knowledge of the heat-sealing industry and her dedication to her customers’ success.”
Aug 27, 2020 | News
Unprecedented times require innovative solutions: White launches its Grocery Carousel™ to meet the demand on pickup operations
DLC, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — White, a US based manufacturer in Hyannis MA, is excited to announce the immediate availability of the Grocery Carousel™ designed to revolutionize grocery pickup operations utilizing intelligent storage and integrated software. Supermarket chains are realizing over a 200% increase in their buy online, pick-up at store order volume. The Grocery Carousel allows stores to prepare and buffer online orders more efficiently to assemble and manage many orders in a small footprint.
The storage and quick retrieval of the large quantities of online grocery orders for dynamic customer pick-up has become very challenging. The impact of COVID-19 has caused multi-day delays and capacity surges that can be problematic without an automated solution. Maintaining large orders with many items, bags, or totes can be challenging without mechanization and the maximization of space. Customers expect fast and efficient order handling within limited reservation windows.
The Grocery Carousel is already improving the efficiency of store pickup and improving customer curbside delivery rates for online orders in multiple states across the country. Accuracy and speed are easily achieved by efficiently managing orders within an intelligent storage solution. Long customer wait times are dramatically reduced as the Grocery Carousel quickly spins to retrieve requests for multiple customers with varying size orders. While the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented demand, many new customers say they will continue this new form of shop online and pick up at store well into the future. The ability of retailers to keep up with these increasing demands and efficiency requirements will be essential to keep existing customers and acquiring new online users.
Adam Kraft, White Systems National Retail Sales Director says, “The Grocery Carousel brings immediate improvements to order retrieval speed and reduced customer wait times associated with the traditional grocery pick-up model. The solution allows retailers to utilize wasted and unused vertical wall space to in turn maximize the number of online orders produced in shorter periods of time. Stores additionally benefit by reducing already cluttered aisles giving expensive floor space back or subsequently increasing the hourly capacity of the pickup operation.”
Corey Calla, President of White Systems says, “This is the first of a series of innovative solutions for grocery and retail customers in response to the changing environment. The Grocery Carousel is the solution for rapid order processing, efficient storage and customer retention. Even amidst high volumes of online orders, the White Grocery Carousel will eliminate chaos and decrease order cycle times allowing the retailer to process up to 400% more hourly orders”
Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, News
HYANNIS, MA (December 4, 2019) – White, a leader of innovative, integrated inventory management and high-density storage solutions, today announced its partnership with Kit Check, the leader in automated medication management solutions for hospitals. White’s RFID carousels will be able to store and retrieve pre-tagged drugs seamlessly as part of the “Works with Kit Check” program, empowering medication intelligence across the pharmacy supply chain.
White’s RFID carousels are integral to automated pharmacy retrieval systems designed to maximize medication storage, improve dispensing speeds, help decrease human error and provide a dependable inventory management solution for pharmacies. White and Kit Check will work together to ensure maximum medication intelligence from carousel to pharmacy so that patients can be confident they are getting the right medicine at the right time, in the right way, every time.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Kit Check as part of its ‘Works with Kit Check’ program, providing reliable and automated solutions pharmacists can recognize and trust,” said Corey Calla, President of White. “Our collaboration is based on shared values including increased efficiency and a dedication to patient safety goals for hospitals across the U.S.”
“Works with Kit Check” is an ongoing program that certifies hospital solutions that are compatible with Kit Check’s pharmacy kit management software. It helps hospital pharmacy decision makers easily identify the medication packaging, RFID labeling and inventory management products and services that are compatible with Kit Check’s RFID-based medication inventory tracking and automated tray processing system.
“We welcome White Systems to the ‘Works With Kit Check’ family,” said Kevin MacDonald, CEO of Kit Check. “Our advanced RFID capabilities allow seamless integration between carousels and pre-tagged drugs, and highlights our commitment to medication intelligence within the pharmacy supply chain.”
White carousels are recognized as the industry standard for advanced, effective and reliable automated storage and retrieval systems. Kit Check’s RFID-based medication inventory tracking and automated tray processing solution is in use at more than 500 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada and recently surpassed 75 million tagged medications scanned by customer hospitals.
To learn more about White, please visit www.whitesystems.com. For more about Kit Check’s solutions, please visit www.kitcheck.com.
About White
White is a market leader in integrated inventory management and high-density storage solutions, and as one of the original carousel manufacturers, has stayed at the cutting edge of storage and retrieval innovation for over the last 70 years. White manufacturers, sells and services America’s best-automated storage and retrieval systems for industries ranging from aerospace and automotive manufacturing to hospital, pharmacy, e-commerce, warehousing and distribution. Many of the world’s top corporations benefit from the increased efficiencies, accuracy, cost reductions, floor space savings and high throughput of White’s automation solutions. No matter what the job, large or small, White can help you achieve operational excellence. Learn more at whitesystems.com.
About Kit CheckTM
Kit Check is the leading provider of automated medication management solutions for hospital pharmacies. Our solutions blend powerful machine learning and advanced tracking technology to streamline medication inventory, workflow, and auditing processes, and help hospital pharmacies cut costs, reduce risk, and get more done. To date, our more than 500 U.S. and Canadian hospital partners have tracked over 75 million medications using Kit Check’s RFID product. BluesightTM for Controlled Substances software is currently in use in more than 100 hospitals including full health system implementations, with almost 5 million cases tracked. More information about Kit Check and our software solutions can be found at kitcheck.com.
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Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into manufacturing processes, and these new applications are generating a lot of interest. Case in point: A few weeks ago, while we were exhibiting our CeraTek and Accu-Seal brand pouch and tray sealing machines at the Pack Expo packaging equipment and automation show in Las Vegas, it was clear that the “belle of the ball,” the pièce de résistance, the crème de la crème (indulge me; I just returned from France) was the SencorpWhite automated medical tray sealing cell, which consists of our CeraTek dual-sided 1612 tray sealer and Static Clean’s Hepa-Clean deionizer, supported by a MiR 100 autonomous mobile logistics robot integrated with an UR5 flexible collaborative robot arm.
Granted, that description might seem a bit complex but the concept behind SencorpWhite’s unique sealing system is actually pretty straightforward. We simply integrated our sealer with AI robots to create a fully autonomous, lights-out sealing cell for medical-device clean-room packaging. As a result, the entire sealing process—from acquiring and deionizing a tray, to loading the machine and parts, to cycling, unloading, and presenting the sealed package for final inspection—is completed without manual intervention. That’s right, we’ve developed a completely automated sealing cell. Watch this video to see the SencorpWhite automated medical tray sealing cell in action:
I realize that the pros and cons of automation have been a hot topic of debate for some time now, and I understand the concern that some of these new technologies could replace human labor, increasing unemployment and/or decreasing wages. But the truth of the matter is that manufacturing in America is experiencing its largest-ever gap between available skilled workers and job openings. In fact, a report last year by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute concluded that over the next decade, the skills gap may leave a whopping 2.4 million positions unfilled. Simply put, there just aren’t enough skilled workers available to do the work required—and that’s where automation, in general, and AI, in particular, come into play. Our clients are looking for solutions to keep their production lines up and running, and SencorpWhite is happy to oblige, with integrated, autonomous solutions that can be custom built for virtually any application.
Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, News
$960,000 will support student learning…
Capecodtoday.com recently wrote about Cape Cod Community College being awarded two grants totaling $960,000 providing support and technology for students studying in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
The first grant, awarded to the College by the National Science Foundation (NSF), will fund over 50 scholarships to academically talented students with demonstrated financial need in the College’s Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science programs.
Eligible students must be US citizens who qualify for FAFSA based financial aid, enrolled full-time in a STEM degree program with a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher, and have completed at least 6-credits prior to becoming a participant. This grant will focus on increasing access and entry for low-income, rural, and diverse students into STEM programs and well-paid, in-demand STEM careers.
The second grant, awarded to the College via the Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet with support from the Baker Administration, provides $310,000 for classroom and laboratory technology upgrades in Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, Robotics, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) training. These funds allow significant enhancements to the College’s Engineering, Computer Science, and Manufacturing toolsets and equipment.
The College collaborated with local high schools and area industry partners including Teledyne Marine Systems, SencorpWhite, Hydroid, and Onset Computer Corporation to develop the grant and to ensure continuity of technology.
“These grants, and the commitment they provide, will have tremendous impact for our students,” said John Cox, President of Cape Cod Community College. “We are seeing a STEM revolution happening in our region and beyond, and we are proud that our students, faculty, and staff are at the center of this movement. With more access to STEM degrees, upgraded technology, and a new Science and Engineering Center coming in 2022, Cape Cod Community College is positioned for the future of STEM education.”
Activities for the NSF grant will be led by Fredrick Bsharah, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering for Cape Cod Community College, Bridget Burger, Director of Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, and Jill Neumayer DePiper, Senior Research Associate at the Education Development Center. Grant activities for the MassSkills award will be managed by Bsharah.
“Here on the Cape and Islands we have an opportunity to create a bright future for ourselves withscience and technology, and 4Cs is uniquely positioned to offer pathways to success for our students with high-quality STEM programs, made even more meaningful with grants like these,” said Burger. “We are immensely thankful for these two grants and for the support we’ve received from NSF and the Massachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet to continue to enhance our STEM offerings and technology.”
For questions about the grants or how to apply for STEM scholarships, contact Fredrick Bsharah at fbsharah@capecod.edu or Bridget Burger at bburger@capecod.edu.
Sep 3, 2019 | Blog, News
In 2008 Sencorp Inc. and White Systems merged to form SencorpWhite. While both companies were founded in 1947, their path to success were far different. Sencorp pursued markets in plastics packaging and White in automated storage and retrieval systems. Their go-to-market sales strategy varied with Sencorp having dedicated, direct sales and White utilizing distributors, representatives, consultants, and integrators.
While industry-leading and innovative, SencorpWhite products have been focused on well-defined market verticals, from consumer and medical thermoforming to hospital pharmacy automation. Leveraging over seventy-years of brand equity and customer service in the North American market, SencorpWhite entered into strategic partnerships with several European manufacturers of machines that complement our products.
In that light, I am pleased to announce SencorpWhite signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States and Canada with WM Thermoforming Machines of Stabio, Switzerland http://www.wm-thermoforming.com. WM designs and manufactures both in-line and tilt-bed thermorformers that greatly expand SencorpWhite market presence. Their FC and Flex Series in-line thermoformers are all-electric with the size and through-put that complements SencorpWhite 2500 and ULTRA series thermoformers. The FT and Twist Series tilt-bed thermoformers, with optional extrusion and rimming stations, fulfills the market requirement for high-volume food container applications.
With our new partnership, SencorpWhite now offers an extended range of thermoforming technology for a broader range of applications. In addition, WM enters the North American market with a highly respected partner, and the expertise and service backed by over seventy years of experience.
I invite you to meet face-to-face with the WM-Sencorp team at the SPE Thermoforming Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 9 to 11 September https://thermoformingdivision.com/conference. In addition, we will be exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas from 23 to 25 September https://www.packexpolasvegas.com and the K-Show in Dusseldorf, Germany from 16 to 23 October https://www.k-online.com.
May 21, 2019 | Blog, News
White Systems announced the immediate availability of StorBOT 2.0., StorBOT 2.0 is an automated traversing picking system coupled with a space-saving dense storage solution and a full-featured inventory management system.
“StorBOT 2.0 is the next evolution in the Goods-to-Operator space providing incredible flexibility and almost unlimited SKU count. The system efficiently uses traditionally wasted space both horizontally and vertically while minimizing labor requirements,” said Corey Calla, President at White Systems, a SencorpWhite Company.
Positive Customer Impact
Many customers are currently realizing increased throughput from our original StorBOT solution. This innovative design extends the original functionality allowing a single StorBOT to service up 36 horizontal carousels. StorBOT 2.0 is intelligently coupled with a full-featured software solution that can manage inventory, slotting, and is capable of running an entire manufacturing or distribution center or both simultaneously.
StorBOT 2.0. Availability
StorBOT 2.0. is the next product in White’s long legacy of Automated Storage and Retrieval solutions. White Systems has a talented network of field service engineers across the United States to assist in commissioning, preventative maintenance, and emergency response.
Founded in 1947, White systems is a United States based supplier of specialized automated storage and retrieval systems and full-featured software solutions with manufacturing in Hyannis, MA.
White Systems and StorBOT 2.0. are either registered trademarks or trademarks of White Systems in the United States and/or other countries.
You can learn more about White Systems at www.whitesystems.com
May 15, 2019 | Blog, News
Late last month, I attended the PMMI Executive Leadership Conference, an annual trade event for packaging machinery manufacturers. According to PMMI, “this must-attend event features impactful education that can help you navigate the latest industry trends… and take your business strategy to the next level.” Personally, I keep going back for two main reasons. First, I enjoy talking with like-minded business leaders in SencorpWhite’s industry. Second, I always benefit from listening to the presentations from ITR Economics. They discuss trends with macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, automation, and advanced technology, and frankly, I have found their forecasting so spot-on that is has become a necessary component of my business strategy planning.
This year, PMMI ELC offered even more value—because the keynote speaker was Daymond John.
Like many of you, I recognized John from the popular TV show, Shark Tank, but I had never heard him speak before. John opened his talk by telling us that he used to dream about making it big in hip-hop, but since he couldn’t sing or dance, he had to find another way to capitalize on the hip-hop movement. In 1992, with $40 in his pocket, John founded the fashion label FUBU (For Us, By Us) and started sewing sweatshirts and hats in the living room of the house where he was raised by his single mom. Today, he is the face of American entrepreneurship, managing a multi-billion-dollar empire encompassing fashion, media, philanthropy, and even a monthly shaving club.
John’s story captured my interest from the start. How could someone from such humble beginnings (to say the least) climb to the top of the food chain? What could I learn from him?
I listened as John offered a few memorable lines, like “Responsibility is taken, not given” and “Assets feed you; liabilities eat you.” Good stuff, to be sure, but relatively common fare for speakers at a business conference. But then, moving on to his core message, John told us all to start thinking and acting like “sharks” (a nice play on the show he stars in). As it turns out, SHARK is an acronym John’s now uses to guide his life:
“S” = “Set goals.” John said every day he was driven by his goal of being a success in the hip-hop scene.
“H” = “Do your Homework.” It’s not enough to have a goal or dream; you also need to do your research. You need to answer questions like: Is your dream achievable? What is the market? How are you going to actually achieve your goal?
“A” = “Amore” (love). John reminded us that when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.
“R” = “Remember, you are the brand.” Everyone knows that companies have brands, but YOU are your own brand. John said it is essential to have a two-to-five-word mantra that tells the world who you are and what you do. Nike uses “Just Do It.” For FUBU, it’s “For Us, By Us.” What is your brand?
“K” = “Keep swimming!” Success isn’t instantaneous. Inevitably, you will fail, and you need to be able to learn from those experiences and keep going. This made me think of the old adage, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
John’s talk was one of the most inspiring stories I’ve heard in a long while, and his message was clear: Anyone can become a SHARK—if you set a goal for yourself, do your homework, create and sell your own brand, love what you do, and always, keep swimming!
